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News digest: Madly in love, Sudanese dentist secretly marries Slovak woman but says nothing to his parents

Slovakia's position in the Corruption Perceptions Index, investment in the Orava region, and the date for early elections is now set.

The current Hoval plant in Istebné.
Despite the improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index two years in a row, Slovakia is still significantly behind the average of EU member states.

Corruption Perceptions Index: Anti-corruption fight impeded by political conflicts in 2022

Transparency International warns that Slovakia's slight progress might reverse after expected early elections.

How do foreigners find love? What do they do to hold on to it? Listen to Na Slovensku Aj Po Anglicky, a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hill.
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Date, marry, divorce... repeat?

Listen to four foreigners discuss the trials of romantic love in Slovakia.

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It's not just whales and pandas that need saving, Slovak researchers stress

How far has science come in Slovakia in the 30 years since the end of Czechoslovakia?

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Vietnamese community seeks recognition as an official minority

More than 3,000 people of Vietnamese descent live in Slovakia.

Children's Commissioner Jozef Mikloško (r), speaking during a press conference.
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News digest: Slovak children anxious over poverty and bad relationships

Municipalities plan a street-light protest, general prosecutor does not plan to run in presidential election. Learn more in today's news digest.

The latest poll shows that children mostly find comfort and safety within the nuclear family, and amongst grandparents and friends, but experts consider the poll to be biased.

Survey of Slovak children's anxieties finds fear of separation is greatest

Children’s commissioner stresses role of families for children

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Aaron King in the grounds of the Cambridge International School in Bratislava with his family, wife Loredana, son Octavian and daughters Annabelle and Alexandra.

Getting young people to think outside the box

Embracing Slovak culture and society at Cambridge International School.

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Students today, innovators tomorrow, learners forever

Cambridge International School: Preparing your child for today's rapidly changing world.

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People send fewer letters, postal firm Slovenská Pošta responds with closing of branches. Also in Bratislava

Have a look at which post offices will take over and which services people can arrange with postmen and parcel drop boxes.

Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and Czech president-elect Petr Pavel meet in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 28, 2023.

President Čaputová joins a Prague crowd to celebrate Czech president-elect Petr Pavel

Slovak politicians welcome the victory of retired General Petr Pavel.

Faculty of Management, Comenius University Bratislava

Study program MANAGEMENT in English language

Faculty of Management, Comenius University Bratislava, offers a program Management accredited in the English language.

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Former Slovak prime minister Mikuláš Dzurinda.

News digest: Under him, Slovakia was no longer Europe's "black hole". Now he's back

James Thomson's take on Slovak university education, weekend tips, and the most polarising Slovak politician.

The Andy Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce, eastern Slovakia.
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Weekend: A Slovak artist's song wins a UK award

CNN's story about Bratislava, a plan to create another national park, and top 10 events in Bratislava.

The new EIA legislation might limit citizens’ rights to object to projects.

EIA amendment criticised

A brand new law remains in pipeline as Environment Ministry work goes on.

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Why Slovaks love to accumulate letters before and after their names

It is not unusual to find people brandishing combinations of three, four, five or even more titles.

Jeremy Hill with his daughter in Texas.

News digest: Texan makes foreigners' voices in Slovakia heard

Pricier car registration, Bratislava on CNN, and which online shops you should definitely avoid.

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